Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are EZ Paella & Tapas, Masquerade and Margon, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Times Square's Cheap Spanish Destinations
Finding an affordable and authentic meal in the heart of Times Square is easy with this curated selection of budget-friendly Spanish and Mexican gems. From the savory, traditional plates at Margon and Tina's Cuban to the fresh, flavorful bites at Ponche Taqueria, these spots offer a vibrant escape from the midtown crowds. Whether you are craving a handheld snack from Empanada Mama or a hearty platter from Sophie's Cuban Cuisine, this collection highlights the best spots for a delicious, low-cost feast just steps from the theater district.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Spanish Restaurants in Times Square | Cheap Spanish Food
- EZ Paella & Tapas · rated 4.8/5: Spanish.
- Masquerade · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Margon · rated 4.6/5: Spanish.
- Ponche Taqueria · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Tina's Cuban · rated 4.5/5: Spanish.
- Blue Seafood Bar and Eatery · rated 4.5/5: Seafood.
- Havana Central · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- Pio Pio Riko · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- Toledo · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- Calle Dao Bryant Park · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Victor's Cafe Cuban Restaurant · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- Havana Central Times Square · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- Empanada Mama Hell’s Kitchen · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- Seguidilla Bistro · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- Santiago’s Beer Garden · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- Pio Pio 8 · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- COSTAS - AREPA BAR · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
- Boqueria W40th · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
- Arepa Express NYC · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Midtown West · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
- Empanada Mama · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- VERSA · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Cafe Nunez · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- Empanada Mama Times Square (40th St) · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- Pera Mediterranean Brasserie · rated 4.2/5: Mediterranean.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Bryant Park · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- Addictive NYC · rated 4/5: Spanish.
- Toledo · rated 4/5: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Murray Hill · rated 4/5: Spanish.
- Tumi Peruvian Restaurant · rated 4/5: Spanish.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
